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Do Police Need a 2nd Warrant to Test A DWI Blood Sample?

One of the cardinal rules of criminal law is that police must normally obtain a warrant before conducting a search.… Continue reading Do Police Need a 2nd Warrant to Test A DWI Blood Sample?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Domestic Violence

Although we often associate domestic violence with acts involving a spouse or romantic partner, in fact, Texas law provides enhanced… Continue reading Domestic Violence Is Not Exclusive to Marital or Romantic Relationships

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Traffic Offenses

When you receive a traffic ticket in Texas, you have the right to contest that ticket in court. These cases… Continue reading The Role of a Jury in Dealing With Contested Traffic Tickets

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime

The U.S. Constitution generally prohibits warrantless police searches of a suspect’s property. There are, however, multiple exceptions to this general… Continue reading Can Police Search My Luggage Without a Warrant If I’m Arrested at the Airport?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

Before police may lawfully start to question a criminal suspect, they must advise that suspect of their constitutional rights–namely, the… Continue reading What Happens When a Criminal Suspect Does Not Fully Understand Their Rights in a Police Interrogation?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | White Collar Crime

Many white collar crimes involve some form of identity theft or fraud. For example, in Texas it is a Class… Continue reading Impersonating a Peace Officer Lands Fort Bend County Man in Jail for 6 Months

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI & Texas Law

Laws are not always precise in their wording. For example, in Texas a first-time DWI charge may be prosecuted as… Continue reading Can a Jury Find Me Guilty of DWI But Impose No Sentence?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Open Container Violation

Texas liquor laws are often confusing for many residents. Behavior that seems harmless enough can easily land you in hot… Continue reading Is Public Intoxication the Same as an Open Container Violation?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

Contrary to what television crime dramas would have you believe, DNA testing is not a mistake-proof way of identifying criminal… Continue reading When Can a Person Convicted of a Sex Crime Request New Testing of DNA Evidence?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes

Shoplifting is one of the more common misdemeanor crimes that occur in Texas. Legally speaking, shoplifting is a form of… Continue reading Is It Still Considered Shoplifting If the Stolen Items Never Leave the Store?